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Velvet

From the English word for soft fabric, woven to create a smooth, dense surface.

Meaning and origin

Velvet derives from the English word for the soft, smooth fabric with a dense pile.

How to pronounce Velvet

English (US)VEL-vit /ˈvɛlvɪt/

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